Brent Morton’s experience leading and recruiting for not-for-profit organizations affords him the unique ability to assess a candidate’s potential as it relates to diocese, parish and community.

Brent Morton joined Catholic Recruiter Associates after 15 years as a Director, Recruiter and Training Specialist in the not-for-profit child care industry. His ability to recruit directors and teachers put him at the forefront of the industry for nearly 2 decades. Mr. Morton possesses a keen insight in discerning the qualities necessary for executive success in the not-for-profit sector. With a strong Catholic background and a focus on interpersonal communication skills, Brent provides the firm with first hand not-for-profit experience allowing him to relate to candidates from diverse backgrounds in an extremely effective way.

After attending Archbishop Stepinac in White Plains, Mr. Morton received a B.A in Mass Communications from SUNY Plattsburgh.

Miles Turpin’s background recruiting and retaining creative talent has brought insights into building teams that thrive working together.

Miles Turpin joined Catholic Recruiter last year, after 35 years in advertising and media. As Group Creative Director, he was responsible for award winning work, as well as recruiting exceptional people and leading their collaborative success. Miles has an ability to match some of the most eccentric talents with partners who get along well with them. His take on a candidate’s ability to fit into a new group is always on the money.

Being of service is one of Miles’ guiding principles. Over the years he’s dedicated an extraordinary amount of time doing pro bono campaigns for clients. The Basic Fund, the largest non-denominational educational scholarship fund in the country, needed new fund-raising materials that its newly elected CEO felt comfortable using. Judging from the success of the Fund, he was very comfortable using what we provided. In the end, whether you’re dealing with candidates or advertising, it’s all about listening closely and then exceeding expectations.

Miles graduated from San Marino high, in San Marino, California, and then got his BA in English Literature from Claremont McKenna College in Pomona, California.

Kenneth Rowe is a Human Resources practitioner with more than 30 years' experience leading and developing results-oriented teams, specializing in employee and labor relations, organizational effectiveness, change management, talent acquisition, HRIS, and employee communications.

Ken is passionate about sourcing top-tiered candidates who align seamlessly with business strategy and organizational culture. His professional path encompasses a variety of consumer goods and services industries, including publishing, distribution, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and hospitality. Ken is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and is an active member of the Human Resource Association of Eastern Maine (HRAEM).

Vanessa Sowka’s years of experience as a Director of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition specialist translates into a strong sense of relatability and credibility with our clients and candidates.

Mrs. Sowka began her career as an employment and insurance law attorney, but quickly migrated into Human Resources where she could combine her legal compliance knowledge with a consultative practice of corporate HR. Vanessa brings to Catholic Recruiter Associates over 10 years of broad human resources and talent acquisition knowledge from a diverse array of industries including hospitality, finance and logistics. Mrs. Sowka relates to candidates that seek to transition from corporate positions into non-profit, and understands the sensitivity and sense of urgency that our clients have in seeking that perfect hire.

After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Phoenix, Mrs. Sowka received a B.A. in English from Arizona State University, and a J.D. from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Mrs. Sowka and her family are active parishioners at St. Josaphat Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Shayna joined Catholic Recruiter after 12 years in Engineering and Human Resources. It was during her time in HR that she discovered a true passion for recruiting.

Connecting with people, recognizing skill and potential while successfully matching them with roles helped earn Shayna county-level recognition as a Spotlight Woman in Leadership Honoree. She has lead teams through both personnel and organizational changes and executed distinguished capital projects which earned her two nominations for Manager of the Year and two awards for Manager of the Quarter.

Shayna holds a Professional in Human Resources certification from HRCI with Specialization in California Law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from California State University Monterey Bay and her Masters in Business Administration from Capella University. She was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for academic excellence.

Shayna is purposeful and energetic while keeping her Catholic upbringing and continued devotion to the Church at the forefront of her life.

Nick Eichen began his career recruiting talent for volunteer programs, remote phone banking, and canvassing operations. His easy-going personality and passion for communication lend themselves to sourcing top-tiered candidates.

After graduating from Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, Nick received a BS in Sustainable Development from Appalachian State University. In 2020 he was a Non-Profit Business Professional Finalist in the Boone Chamber of Commerce’s 4 Under 40 Awards.